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Larry Behm


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Post  Posted 19 Dec 2021 9:11 am    
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Saw him play on the GOO, he had all those Emmons chops down.
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Larry Baker

 

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Post  Posted 19 Dec 2021 12:03 pm    
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How long ago did you see him play. Can't tell you much, but I know He played for Milsap for several years. Last I heard was that He had serious health problems and was not able to play anymore. Would like to know more myself.
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Tommy Detamore


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Post  Posted 20 Dec 2021 5:41 am    
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There is some good info on Bruce in this thread. Just terrible what happened to him:

https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=363602&view=next&sid=455b0a5af1f004a06a74ca5213671a60

Sadly, he passed away in May of 2021:

http://www.vigenmemorialhome.com/obituaries/Bruce--Edwin-Brooks?obId=21129676

I had the dubious distinction of coming in behind him in Ronnie Milsap’s band. I even inherited his bunk on the bus. He was a great player, and while I didn’t know him personally, from all I ever heard was a great guy as well..
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Jeff Evans


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Post  Posted 24 Jan 2023 12:38 pm     Is this Bruce Brooks Speedpicking on Pure Love?
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Pure Love - Milsap - Dolly Parton Intro

Pure Love - Milsap - Fretboard Cam on Ride
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Craig A Davidson


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Post  Posted 24 Jan 2023 4:35 pm    
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The fretboard cam is Dickie Overbey. In fact both clips are Dickie.
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Randall Palmore

 

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Post  Posted 24 Jan 2023 4:47 pm     Bruce Brooks
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I seem to recall my friend, the late L. C. Agnew told me that Bruce Brooks was once a member of L. C.’s house band at his Ponderosa Ballroom in Abilene, Texas before going to Nashville? That was years ago, but I think that’s right?
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Craig A Davidson


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Post  Posted 24 Jan 2023 5:36 pm    
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There is an Austin City Limits show with Bruce. I just watched it the other night.
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Donny Hinson

 

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Post  Posted 28 Jan 2023 12:41 pm    
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Thanks for those clips, Jeff! Milsap was a real treasure...would you belive 35 #1 hits?! Whoa!

I love those little flurries Bruce plays in between the vocals near the end in the second clip. But judging by the answers in the "Performance etiquette" thread, many of the old-timers here would call that downright overplaying. I really dig that kinda stuff though; it's unobtrusive, down in the mix (the player knows dynamics), and it adds some "spice" to an otherwise (IMHO) boring song. Cool

Maybe I'm the youngest "old-timer" here? Oh Well
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Craig A Davidson


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Post  Posted 28 Jan 2023 2:29 pm    
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Those clips Jeff posted are Dickey Overbey.
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Jim Park

 

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Carson City, Nv
Post  Posted 8 Feb 2023 1:55 pm     Bruce Brooks
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Here he is with Clinton Gregory, https://youtu.be/lMkUzGIBW7s
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Jeff Evans


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Post  Posted 9 Feb 2023 2:26 am     Thanks
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Thanks for that link, Jim Park.

(Man, I didn't even recognize Redd.)
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